Reasons to be cheerful, Part 2

www.designiskinky.net
This site has been around for a very long time (1998), but remains fresh and vital and a great resource for designers, art directors and illustrators. The website is going through redesign at the moment, but the site is still features great profiles on designers and illustrators as well as posting news from members about up coming exhibitions and new illustrator websites. It also has job postings local and overseas.

www.giantrobot.com
Giant Robot magazine describes itself as ‘Asian, American pop culture and beyond’ it is full of news of great exhibitions, artists and has some great merchandise for sale.

www.lightstalkers.org
Lightstalkers is a non-profit organization whose members are committed to helping each other by pooling knowledge and experience. It gives news of what is happening around the world and gives freelance photographers the opportunity to post their whereabouts. For me it is a great for sourcing photographers in far-flung places around the world who are ready and willing to take that shot (for a price!)